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Written questions by Ferguson.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Patricia Ferguson this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (80)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (16)Department for Work and Pensions (15)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (11)Department of Health and Social Care (7)Treasury (6)Home Office (4)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (4)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (4)Department for Transport (4)Ministry of Defence (3)Cabinet Office (2)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (1)

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16 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
Asked

(a) what proportion of in country partner or spouse visa applications were decided within the published processing times for that route in the latest period for which data is available and (b) what th

Reply

The number of spouse partner visa applications made in country and processed within published times can be found at Migration transparency data - GOV.UK.UKVI are currently assessing spouse/partner visa applications made in country within the published pro...

22 Jul 2025·Home Office·Answered
Asked

Whether Palestinian academics with offers of (a) positions and (b) study placements at universities in the UK can be issued with visas to allow them to travel to the UK.

Reply

I refer my Hon Friend to the statement to the House made by the Home Secretary on 1 September.

3 Jul 2025·Home Office·Answered
Asked

What guidance her Department has issued on whether applicants for (a) leave to remain and (b) fee waiver who have (i) had their claims rejected, (ii) lost their right to work, (iii) lost their access to funds and (iv) have consequently had a break in their continuity of residence can have their claims reconsidered if their solicitor is found to be at fault.

Reply

Immigration applicants can complain to the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) about either:bad service they received from an adviser registered with the IAA; orimmigration advice they received from an unregulated person.If a legal adviser is registered with a professional body such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), an applicant can follow their complaints procedure or contact the Legal Ombudsman.

6 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
Asked

If she will facilitate the issuing of visas to (a) Gazan and (b) other academics whose supporting paperwork has been lost during the conflict in the Middle East.

Reply

The Government is determined to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and rapidly increase aid, ensuring humanitarian support is reaching people there. The government is keeping existing visa pathways under review in response to events. Palestinians and academics fr...

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